Food for all people
Second Harvest Japan distributes food to soup kitchens, orphanages, the elderly, emergency shelters, single mothers, the homeless, migrant workers, and many others. Come inside to learn more about the first food bank in Japan.
Our Name
Second Harvest Japan is the new name for what used to be Food Bank Japan.
We’re still the same organization with the same people—just the name has changed.
Read more about the history of Second Harvest Japan.
Donate
At a non-profit organization like Second Harvest Japan, every donation helps.
Learn how you can get involved.
About this site
Please read the colophon for information about the Second Harvest site itself.
Latest News
Friday, November 28, 2008
Yamato Cup Tournament Donated 120,600 yen to 2HJ
On October 11, 2008, The Yamato Cup, an international street hockey tournament held in Tokyo, a fundraising program was created where players asked friends and family to pledge money for each goal the player scored.
Members of the Tokyo Street Hockey Association (TSHA) and the Misconduct Hockey League (MHL) participated in the program, and raised raised 120,600 yen for Second Harvest Japan.
Tokyo Street Hockey Association (TSHA) -> http://tokyohockey.com
Misconduct Hockey League (MHL) -> http://www.misconduct.co.jp
The Yamato Cup -> http://yamatocup.com
Latest Event
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
2HJ will have a booth at Eco-Products 2008!
During the upcoming three days in December, Dec 11th, 12th, and 13, 2HJ will have a booth at Eco-Products 2008, an environment-friendly products expo, at Tokyo International Exhibition Center “TOKYO BIG SIGHT”. Our foodbanking’s supreme goal is to feed those in need. But lately more and more attentions are also paid to its effect of reducing food waste. A third of foods in Japan is thrown away everyday. For the purpose of making full use of the energy used for producing and marketing the food foodbanking is a very effective alternative. It also can contribute to the reduction of disposal energy of foods. Please come to Eco-Products 2008 and take a close look at our activities!
Eco-Products 2008
Dates: Dec 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2008,
Time: 10:00 to 18:00 (Thursday and Friday), 10:00 to 17:00 (Saturday)
Location: Tokyo International Exhibition Center “TOKYO BIG SIGHT” (East Hall 14, NPO/NGO section)
Free Admission